How We Help
We create employment for people who experience workforce barriers, including those with disabilities, veterans, foster youth, and trafficking survivors. Through personalized employment coaching, training, and placement, PRIDE Industries helps individuals of all abilities realize their true potential and contribute to their communities.
100% of Your Donations Fund Job Programs and our Helpline
The Michael Ziegler PRIDE Industries Foundation provides the extra support necessary for people with diverse abilities to experience long-term job success. All donations directly fund these employment support programs and the I AM ABLE Helpline. We work with individuals throughout their employment journey to advance career opportunities and to provide access and choice.
While PRIDE Industries provides the services and support, the people we work with ultimately find their own success through hard work and commitment. Read some of their inspiring stories here.
People with Disabilities
Unemployment among people with disabilities remains high. As a result, many cannot live independently and must rely on benefit programs.
Through training, job coaching, assistive technology, and custom job placement, people with disabilities can successfully obtain and retain employment.
IMPACT: Kristin has been critical in keeping the back end running for San Diego based IT company, Sage IT, and has proven her value with her high productivity, excellent attendance and punctuality, and can-do attitude.
Foster Youth and Trafficking Survivors
Former foster youth face daunting obstacles to entering the labor market. Studies show that four years after aging out, 50% have no earnings. Those that do obtain employment have an average annual income of only $7,500.
With support and mentorship during their first job, former foster youth and survivors of human trafficking are much more likely to escape poverty and lessen their reliance on government assistance.
IMPACT: Thanks to donors, former foster youth Kat is now working as a home health aide and is studying for her dream career as a social worker.
Military Veterans
Not all military jobs translate easily into civilian jobs. As a result, more than 50% of veterans leave their civilian jobs after re-entering the workforce, citing a lack of career advancement opportunities, an absence of meaningful work, and an unfamiliar workplace culture.
Your donations help fund programs that provide job counseling, career matching, disability accommodations, and long-term support to veterans, enabling them to successfully start and maintain new careers.
IMPACT: With support from a PRIDE Industries Counselor, U.S. Army veteran Calvin found a meaningful job position.
Help create jobs for people who experience barriers to employment, including those with disabilities, veterans, foster youth, and trafficking survivors.
Programs Funded by The Foundation
Your donations fund the programs that underpin the success for people with disabilities in the workplace. Some of our employment services and support programs include:
I AM ABLE® Helpline
Assisting people with disabilities and others facing barriers to employment by providing personal guidance to job resources and services.
Job Coaching
Ensuring a productive experience for both employee and employer, with dedicated coaches who offer personalized, on-the-job support.
Paid Internships
Providing job seekers with the opportunity to learn new skills and demonstrate job readiness to potential employers.
Case Management
Liaising with government agencies, employers, and employees to curate services and development plans for each individual served.
Transportation
Providing reliable transportation to and from work, training, and vital services; delivering essential items to home or work.
Vocational Training
Teaching the job skills needed to enter the workforce and begin successful careers in any one of multiple industries.
